by Timothy Daniel* (Rimba, Inc., special for Advanced Biofuels USA) Under the EU Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II), Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs) are defined as “liquid or gaseous fuels which are used in the transport sector other than biofuels
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Back TO HOMEKorea-US Agree to Promote Construction of Trans-Pacific Green Shipping Route… OOC Closes
(Khan (Google Translation)) A 'green shipping route' crossing the Pacific Ocean between Korea and the United States will be established in 2027. A preliminary feasibility study is also being conducted with the goal of conducting a pilot operation of a green
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Advancing Maritime Decarbonization: The 2025 IMO Agreement and the Fuel Transition
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The international transport sector, encompassing both aviation and maritime shipping, accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests aviation, in 2023, was
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Practical Guide for Approval of Ammonia- or Hydrogen-Fuelled Ships
by Linda Sigrid Hammer (DNV) As the maritime industry moves towards zero-emission operations, ammonia and hydrogen are gradually emerging as suitable ship fuels due to their carbon-free emissions. These new fuels require a change of mindset in terms of design, operations and
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low-Energy Wastewater Treatment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Discover the M-BREWW project’s innovative approach to transform wastewater treatment from an energy consumer to a producer. Their system integrates a cloth filter anaerobic membrane bioreactor (CFAnMBR), ammonia ion exchange, and electrolysis to recover energy and
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
The First Japanese Developed and Manufactured Commercial Unit of a Large, Low-Speed, Two-Stroke Engine Started Co-firing Operation with Ammonia, a Zero-Emission Fuel for Next-Generation Ships
(Japan Engine Corporation) Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) is developing a large, low-speed, ammonia-fueled 2-stroke engine under the “Green Innovation Fund Project: Next-generation Ship Development” of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). J-ENG has recently started ammonia-fueled co-firing operation
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
First Offshore Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Platform Begins Trial Operation in China
by Ajsa Habibic Offshore Energy) The first offshore platform for the integrated production of green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol has been constructed in Yantai, China, and is set to commence the trial operation, state-owned energy enterprise China Energy Investment Corporation revealed. The
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Gyeongnam Province, Aims to Build Liquid Hydrogen Demonstration Facility for Ships by 2027
by Hoyoung Choi (Gyeongnam CBS (Google Translation)) Establishment of performance and safety verification system for eco-friendly cryogenic equipment for ships -- Gyeongsangnam-do Province announced on the 10th that it will push forward with the second year of the project this year
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Fortescue and CMB.TECH Sign Agreement for Ammonia-Powered Ore Carrier
(Fortescue) Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel. This emphasises the commitment of both companies to decarbonise the shipping industry. -- Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, to charter
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Port of Rotterdam Takes Important Step in Making Shipping More Sustainable: Pilot Prepares Port for Safe Bunkering of Ammonia
(Port of Rottedam) Trammo, OCI and James Fisher Fendercare successfully conducted an ammonia bunkering pilot between two vessels at a terminal in the port of Rotterdam on 12 April, 2025. This marks an important step in preparing the port for vessels
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Decarbonizing Marine Shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from NexantECA focuses on decarbonizing marine shipping, noting its CO2 emissions and the need for alternative fuels to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. NexantECA projects a shift from conventional fuels like HSFO and VLSFO
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Kandla Port to Begin Green Hydrogen Production by August: DPA Chairman
(ANI News) Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, said on Saturday (April 5, 2025) that the authority will start the production of Green Hydrogen by the end of August this year. "Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, an ecosystem
April 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Unprecedented Global Agreement Gives Shipping Clarity on Critical Next Step to Decarbonization
(World Shipping Council) The World Shipping Council has welcomed an unprecedented global agreement at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) today, as a critical next step toward shipping decarbonization. Following a contentious and difficult debate, the IMO reached agreement on a measure to
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Tsubame BHB Signs LOI with Brazilian Company on Green Ammonia Manufacturing Facilities Project
(Tsubame BHB/PR Newswire) Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. ("Tsubame BHB"), which is aiming for the social implementation and commercialization of distributed ammonia manufacturing plants, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with ATVOS AGROINDUSTRIAL PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A in Brazil ("Atvos"), one of the leading biofuels
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
COSCO Extends Strategic Cooperation: New Framework Agreement Facilitates further Projects
(MAN Energy Solutions) At a recent ceremony in China, MAN Energy Solutions signed a framework agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (CHI) regarding their future cooperation on decarbonisation retrofit projects. Michael Petersen – Senior Vice President, Head of PrimeServ Denmark
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Final Investment Decision Made for US Low-Carbon Ammonia Production Project "Blue Point"
(Jera) JERA Co., Inc., together with CF Industries and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., has made a final investment decision on the low-carbon ammonia production project "Blue Point" (the "Project") in Louisiana, USA. In 2024, we entered into a joint development agreement with
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy-Rich Developing Nations Priced out of Shipping’s $1.6 Trillion Energy Transition Opportunity
(UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group) A new study released today by UMAS and UCL Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group shows that poor access to funding and higher costs of capital in developing countries could almost double the prices
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Panama to Incentivize Low-Emission Shipping with New Priority Passage Program
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has unveiled a new initiative that prioritizes vessels running on low-carbon fuels and ships fitted with energy-efficient technologies, aiming to ‘fortify’ its own as well as global shipping decarbonization goals. Dubbed the
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Japan Opens Second Round of Zero-Emission Shipbuilding Subsidy Program DEADLINE May 20, 2025
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism launched the second round of applications for its Zero Emission Shipbuilding Program, offering up to ¥6.5 billion (¥500 million in the first year) to support production facilities
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Marquis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marquis focuses on expanding markets, strengthening rural America, and achieving energy dominance through corn ethanol 2.0 and other green fuels including SAF. They highlight the potential of ethanol (EtOH) as a marine fuel, with testing completed
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Hy2Gen Milestone for Canadian Project: Impact Study and Timeline
(Hy2Gen) • Hy2gen submits project notice for renewable ammonia plant to receive “go ahead” by Quebec’s Minister of the Environment, Fighting Against Climate Change and Wildlife and Parks for construction. Hy2gen’s project COURANT was awarded 307 MW of electricity last year to
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Secures Australian Hydrogen Headstart Funding, Strengthening Commitment to Green Ammonia
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners – a global leader in renewable energy investments – has been successful in the Australian Government’s first hydrogen funding round for its Murchison Green Hydrogen project -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its CI Energy
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Baltic Exchange Introduces Biofuel Blends in Latest Expansion of Its Emissions Calculator
(Baltic Exchange) Baltic Exchange has introduced a series of green fuel options to its FuelEU voyage and compliance cost calculator as more shipowners, traders and charterers seek to understand the commercial implications of this regulation on their voyage costs. Biodiesel, bio-LNG, bio-LPG,
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Development of the World's Best Ammonia Catalyst, the Core of the Hydrogen Economy
(Kaist Research News) Hydrogen production using renewable energy is a key technology for eco-friendly energy and chemical production . However, hydrogen produced in this way is difficult to store and transport , so research is being conducted worldwide to store hydrogen in the form
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil and Norway Unveil Green Shipping Corridor Plan
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Brazil and Norway have decided to establish a green shipping corridor between the two countries in an effort to contribute to zero-carbon emission targets in maritime transport. -- Silvio Costa Filho, the Minister of Ports and
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Future of Clean Ammonia North America 2025 --- July 30-31, 2025 --- Cincinnati, OH
ACI is proud to present The Future of Clean Ammonia North America 2025. This exclusively senior-level conference promises to be a pivotal gathering for industry leaders navigating the burgeoning clean ammonia sector. This summit addresses the critical role North America will play
March 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Morocco Selects Five Investors for $31.9 Billion Green Hydrogen Projects
by Adil Faouzi (Morocco World News) These projects follow two earlier agreements signed in October 2024 between Morocco and France, witnessed by King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron. -- Morocco’s green hydrogen ambitions took an epochal step forward as Prime Minister
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to High-Performance Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors for Waste to Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Lance Schideman from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, focuses on a cloth filter anaerobic membrane bioreactor (CFAnMBR) for municipal wastewater treatment. The CFAnMBR technology achieves high flux with low cleaning energy, resolving
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Develops Ammonia Bunkering Operations Manual
(Manifold Times) Manual builds upon existing gas carrier procedures for loading, discharging, and ship-to-ship transfers, adapting these established protocols to suit bunkering operations. -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Energy Transition Fund (ETF), recently developed an Ammonia Bunkering Operations Manual in
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Novel Anaerobic Digestion Systems
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Shulin Chen of Washington State University aims to reduce the production cost of pure biomethane derived from waste through an intensified anaerobic digestion (AD) system. The IVAD system integrates a hydrothermal reactor, a
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Using Biofuels to Navigate Compliance with FuelEU
by John Snyder (Riviera) WOMAR Logistics chief operating officer Manish Jain sees biodiesel as the best alternative fuel choice for small tankers to comply with FuelEU Maritime, but has concerns about availability, storage and contamination -- When it comes to complying with
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Anglo-Eastern Launches State-of-the-Art LNG/Ammonia Bunkering Station Skid for Maritime Training
(Ship Management) Anglo-Eastern, a global leader in innovative maritime training solutions, is proud to announce the establishment of a new LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)/Ammonia bunkering station skid at Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) located in Karjat, Mumbai which was unveiled during Anglo-Eastern’s
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Lloyd’s Register Fuel Advisory Body Reports Significant Increase in Biofuel Usage to Meet GHG Reduction Targets
(Ship Management) The latest analysis from Lloyd’s Register’s Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) highlights a significant increase in biofuel usage, primarily driven by EU and IMO regulations, including the Mediterranean SOx (Sulphur Oxides) Emission Control Area (SECA) coming
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This deck provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes the need for sustainable marine fuels to
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Who's Bunkering What Where? A Gathering of Articles about Sustainable Marine/Maritime Fuel Markets/Sales
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. Others have been modified or built to be able to use sustainable marine/maritime fuels (SMF). Similar to what we did for News about
March 01, 2025 Read Full Article
NRCan Clean Fuels Call for Proposals Now Open for Expressions of Interest DEADLINE April 8, 2025
(Natural Resources Canada) Clean Fuels Call for Proposals -- The Energy Innovation Program (EIP) – Clean Fuels Call for Proposals (“the Call”) will target research and development, pilot, and demonstration proposals that support the development of sustainable, cost-effective technologies critical to Canada’s
February 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Pioneering a Decarbonised Future: NYK and Partners Attained Approval-inPrinciple from ClassNK for Ammonia Fuelled Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Designed by LMG Marin AS (a member of the Seatrium Group)
(Seatrium Group) A groundbreaking step in the advancement of sustainable maritime energy has been achieved with the issuance of an Approval-in-Principle (AiP) certificate for an ammonia fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel designed through the collaboration of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Advait Energy-Haryana City Gas Collaborate on Green Hydrogen
(Manufacturing Today) Advait Energy will also manage operations and maintenance for one year after commissioning the plant. -- Advait Energy Transitions Ltd (AETL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Haryana City Gas Distribution (Bhiwadi) Ltd to build a 2000 MTPA green hydrogen plant.
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Aslan Energy Capital Signs MOU to Supply 100,000 TPA of Sustainable Hydrogen from its Sonora, Mexico facility to California-Based CalYan XGH Inc
(Asian Energy Capital/PR Newswire) Aslan Energy Capital (Aslan) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to supply 100,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of sustainable hydrogen from its green hydrogen project development in Sonora, Mexico, to California-based CalYan XGH Inc. This agreement marks a
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Germany Backs Morocco’s OCP Green Hydrogen Plant with $32 Million
(North Africa Post) Germany is backing Morocco’s green hydrogen production with a $32 million (€30 million) investment in OCP Group’s green hydrogen plant in Jorf. The funding by the German PtX Development Fund is intended to support sustainable fertilizer manufacturing, according
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
GreenGo Energy Is Awarded Green Hydrogen Agreement for “Megaton Moon” in Mauritania
(GreenGo Energy) GreenGo Energy secures first African agreement in Mauritania to develop large-scale green hydrogen project -- We are thrilled to announce the signing of our first African agreement, marking a pivotal step in the company’s mission to advance the global green
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Enagás Will Invest 4.035 Billion Euros by 2030, with Green Hydrogen as the Pillar of Its Growth
(Enagás) 2024 results: The company’s recurring net profit - excluding the impact of asset rotation and the Gasoducto Sur Peruano (GSP) award - reached 310.1 million euros in 2024, 3.2% higher than in 2023 The sale of the stake in Tallgrass Energy allowed
February 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Argus Clean Ammonia North America Conference --- April 28-30, 2025 --- Houston, TX
Meet market makers and explore the commercial future of clean ammonia in the Americas -- Join the premier clean ammonia conference in North America for the opportunity to network with participants from across key production locations for clean hydrogen and ammonia
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
StormFisher Hydrogen Secures US$50 Million Commitment from Hy24 to Deliver Pipeline of Clean Fuel Production Projects in North America
(StormFisher Hydrogen) StormFisher Hydrogen, a leading developer and producer of clean fuels, announces today it has secured a US$50 million commitment from Hy24’s Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund, the world’s leading low-carbon hydrogen asset manager. This strategic partnership will accelerate StormFisher Hydrogen’s
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
World's First Ammonia-Fueled Ammonia Carrier (AFMGC) Signed a Time Charter Contract
(Yara Clean Ammonia) A major contribution to the establishment of an ammonia supply chain -- Yara Clean Ammonia Switzerland SA (hereinafter "Yara Clean Ammonia"), a group company of Yara International ASA (hereinafter "Yara"), one of the world's largest ammonia players, and Nippon
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Pilbara Ports and NH3 Shake Hands for Ammonia Exports
(Safety4Sea) Pilbara Ports Authority and NH3 Clean Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore options for the loading and export of 600,000 tonnes per annum of clean ammonia. This agreement further advances the collaboration that has been taking
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low-Carbon Intensity Marine Fuels: The Nexant ECA View
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is an overview from NexantECA, an energy and chemicals advisory company, outlining their services and expertise in the field of low-carbon intensity (LCI) marine fuels. The presentation deck highlights the company’s deep understanding of the
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Honeywell and AM Green Collaborate to Advance Carbon Capture and Sustainable Aviation Fuel in India
(Honeywell) Collaboration seeks efficient ways to decarbonize aviation and shipping sectors and will help position India as a global leader in alternative fuel production -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and AM Green today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during India Energy Week 2025 to
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Talks Ethanol with Japan
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) President Trump wants to supply Japan with U.S. ethanol. During a press conference with Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said his country is interested in importing … “bioethanol, ammonia and other resources” which could help reduce the
February 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Technology Observatory, Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin in the European Union
(European Union) Status report on technology development, trends, value chains and markets : 2024 -- This report investigates the status and trend of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), except hydrogen, which are needed to cover part of the EU’s demand for
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study Shows that Only Targeted Subsidy for e-Fuels Coupled with a GHG Levy Would Ensure e-Fuel Early Adoption
(UMAS) A high GHG price in combination with targeted e-fuel subsidies are the key policy components that can close the competitiveness gap between scalable zero emission fuels (e.g. e-fuels such as green ammonia) and other early compliance options such as LNG,
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Let’s Be Realistic about Green Hydrogen
by Robin Gaster (Utility Dive/Energy Today) Green hydrogen has been touted as the Swiss Army knife of clean energy. It generates no greenhouse gas emissions because it is made by applying green electricity to water to create hydrogen and oxygen. This
January 27, 2025 Read Full Article
EnviTec's 23 Years of Expertise Optimize Chicken Manure for RNG in the US Market
(EnviTec Biogas Construction/PR Newswire) Germany's largest biogas producer, EnviTec Biogas AG, has been leveraging chicken manure for the production of biogas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and bio-Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for an impressive 23 years. The company is now actively exploring opportunities
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
SEFE and Höegh Evi to Develop International Clean Hydrogen Supply Chains
(Höegh Evi) Partnership to establish international supply chains to secure competitive clean hydrogen; SEFE responsible for securing the supply of clean hydrogen and for the sale of hydrogen in Germany and Europe; Höegh Evi to provide infrastructure for transport and import of clean
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Will 45Z Move the Needle for Greener Fertilizer?
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) ... Last spring, the U.S. Treasury Department released guidance for the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit, which included the creation of the USDA Climate Smart Agriculture Pilot Program. The program enabled corn farmers practicing
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Adif and Exolum Seal an Agreement to Study the Creation of a Railway Logistics Network for Liquid Bulk
(Adif (Google Translation)) The collaboration will allow attracting new traffic to the Atlantic Corridor -- o This new logistics network will allow the transport of various products such as captured CO2, ammonia, methanol, biofuels and other raw materials for storage. o This
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
India's AM Green Partners with DP World to Build Green Fuel Export Projects
(Reuters) India's AM Green has partnered with Dubai-based global port and logistics firm DP World to develop infrastructure to export 1 million ton per annum (MTPA) each of green ammonia and methanol, the Indian company said on Tuesday. The partnership includes building
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
PV GAS to Pilot Small-Scale Green Hydrogen Production and Supply
(Viet Nam News) PetroVietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) plans to launch a pilot project for small-scale green hydrogen production and supply to serve industrial and transportation sectors in the southeast region. -- PetroVietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) plans to launch a pilot
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Interactive: Platts Global Bunker Fuel Cost Calculator
B\by Max Lin, Rowan Staden-Coats, Abhishek Anupam, Sophie Byron, Esther Ng, Megan Gildea, and Santiago Canel Soria (S&P Global) The Platts global bunker fuel cost calculator shows how Platts price assessments for methanol, ammonia, LNG, bioblends and conventional oil-based fuels can
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
47 Governments and Global Industry Jointly Propose Text for GHG Emissions Pricing Mechanism for International Shipping
(International Chamber of Shipping) 47 governments from all over the world, with shipping industry support, set out MARPOL Convention text for annual contribution by ships, per tonne of GHG emitted, to multi-billion-dollar International Maritime Organization (IMO) fund. New joint proposal aims to achieve net-zero
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Amogy Raises $56 Million to Bolster Commercialization of Pioneering Ammonia-to-Power Solutions
(Amogy) New and existing investors back company behind the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel -- Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, today announced that it raised $56 million in venture financing, bringing total raised since inception to
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
South Korea Launches $680m Green Fuel Infrastructure Fund
by Moyoun Jin (Lloyd's List) Funds will go to the construction of green marine fuel storage facilities and new bunkering vessels by 2030 -- First project involves constructing additional liquid cargo storage facilities at Hyundai Oil Terminal in Ulsan. The port has
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
47 Governments and Global Industry Jointly Propose Text for GHG Emissions Pricing Mechanism for International Shipping
by Sue Terpilowski (SeaNews) • 47 governments from all over the world, with shipping industry support, set out MARPOL Convention text for annual contribution by ships, per tonne of GHG emitted, to multi-billion-dollar International Maritime Organization (IMO) fund. New joint proposal aims to achieve net-zero
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Berge Bulk & BHP Launch Iron Ore Voyages Using 100% Biodiesel
by Alfred Hamer (Dry Bulk) Berge Bulk and BHP have joined forces to pioneer an iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. The Berge Lyngor, a 206 330 dwt Newcastlemax bulk carrier, is delivering iron ore
January 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Chinese Firm to Supply Green Hydrogen Systems for ACME Oman Project
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) Under its contract with ACME Oman, SLG has committed to providing multiple sets of green electricity hydrogen production systems, with delivery slated for completion before the end of 2025 -- Shuangliang Hydrogen, a subsidiary of the
January 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Port of Long Beach Releases Clean Marine Fuels White Paper
(Manifold Times) Document intended to prepare and position the port and its stakeholder for adopting low carbon alternative fuels. -- The Port of Long Beach (PLB) in late December released the Clean Marine Fuels White Paper as part of efforts to identify solutions capable
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Singapore Revamps Port Incentives for Cleaner Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced revisions to its Maritime Singapore Green Initiative, enhancing incentives for ocean-going vessels using clean fuels and technologies. Effective January 1, 2025, the Green Port Programme will
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
HJSC Unveils 88,000㎥ Eco-friendly Ammonia Carrier
(HJSC) - Targets advanced eco-friendly ship markets, including dual-fuel, methanol-fueled, and hydrogen vessels -- HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd's Register (LR) for its design concept of an 88,000㎥ next-generation eco-friendly very large ammonia carrier
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
More than USD 100 Million Investment Planned for Green Hydrogen Production in Villa Hayes
(Paraguay Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Google Translation)) The company ADA Green Hydrogen Holdings BV plans an investment of more than USD 100 million for the construction of a green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in the town of Villa
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Worley, ExxonMobil Agree to EPC Terms for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Project on US Gulf Coast
(Worley/Biobased Diesel Daily) Worley announced Dec. 16 that it will provide reimbursable engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to ExxonMobil for the enabling works, infrastructure and interconnects scope of ExxonMobil’s planned low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Shipping’s 2024 Shakeup Sees Alliances Form, Fuel Rules Tighten, Green Corridors Expand
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... European shipping alliance Gemini Corporation was born to quell the disruption and restore surety and confidence. Freight rate and fuel consumption may initially be adversely affected due to the newness, but Gemini’s plan includes decarbonization along with
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Surges Ahead in Confidence as Shipping Industry Weighs Maritime Fuel Options
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Biodiesel has topped the poll of the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Fuel (SMF) Fest Confidence Index, pushing the 2023 winner, liquefied natural gas (LNG)-biomethane to second runner, while LNG e-methane managed to hold onto
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
DNV Launches Competence Standard and Recommended Practice for Safe Use of Methanol and Ammonia as Fuel on Ships
(DNV) DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to enable crew and shipowners to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies through shipping’s
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader Interview – Enger, CEO, Höegh Autoliners
(American Journal of Transportation) ... Höegh Autoliners CEO Andreas Enger explains the company's rationale behind choosing ammonia to power the last four of its new PCTCs. His key message: 'Endless talk about the complexities around alternative fuels is a dangerous distraction.
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Norway Backs Green Shipping with NOK 940m Boost
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Norway Enova announced the country has allocated NOK 940 million to support 14 zero-emission vessels and a charging facility as part of its green shipping initiatives. The funding includes seven ammonia-powered ships, two hydrogen-powered vessels,
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Study Finds LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Lowest Cost Compliance Solution to Decarbonise Shipping
(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG analysis shows that LNG dual-fuelled vessels provide the lowest compliance cost for meeting EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations. Using Z-Joule’s POOL.FM, SEA-LNG has undertaken analysis based on a modelled mid-sized, 14,000 TEU container vessel. This analysis is in the form of both
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Energy Releases Request for Information on Defining Sustainable Maritime Fuels in the United States DEADLINE February 28, 2025
(U.S. Department of Energy) A consistent definition for sustainable maritime fuel will help inform and align stakeholders and support and advance future maritime fuel technology and investment. -- To support and advance future maritime fuel technology and investment, the U.S. Department of
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Mabanaft and Hapag-Lloyd Strike B30 Biofuel Supply Deal
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Germany’s energy company Mabanaft has concluded an agreement with compatriot shipping major Hapag-Lloyd for the supply of B30 biofuel in Hamburg. -- As disclosed, the agreement entails an initial supply of 1,000 tonnes of B30 biofuel to
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Air Liquide Receives EU Support to Develop the First Large-Scale Project for the Production, Liquefaction, and Distribution of Low Carbon and Renewable Hydrogen from Ammonia
(Air Liquide) Air Liquide has been awarded a grant of 110 million euros from the European Innovation Fund for its ENHANCE project in the port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, that aims to produce and distribute low-carbon and renewable hydrogen derived from ammonia.
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Topsoe Secures 4 Major Low-Carbon Technology Deals in a Week
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, announced the signing of four major low-carbon energy-technology deals between late November and early December. Green ammonia On Nov. 26, Topsoe said it has signed an agreement with
December 10, 2024 Read Full Article
RP Global and GIZ Join Forces in BMWK’s H2Uppp Programme to Develop a Pipeline of Green Hydrogen Projects in the South of Argentina
(RP Global) The partnership was launched at the end of November 2024, at the Argentine-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Argentina) headquarters in Buenos Aires. Officials from the national government and the province of Santa Cruz, representatives from both
December 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor Conducts end-to-end Sustainability Certification Pilot for Liquefied Bio-methane Bunkering
(Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor) The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partners have conducted a successful pilot for the bunkering of mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of Rotterdam (PoR) on 19 October 2024. A total
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Poland's Hynfra Plans to Establish Green Hydrogen Plant in Egypt
by Noha El Tawil (Egypt Today) Poland's Hynfra plans to establish in Egypt one of five green ammonia plants that will target Middle Eastern and European markets, and whose capacity will be 100,000 tons per annum in the first phase that will
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Plans Ammonia Shipping Newbuilds
(The Maritime Executive) The well-known Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) which focuses on renewable energy investments is moving forward to develop ammonia-fueled carriers to lead in the energy transition. Its Energy Transition Fund entered into agreements with Norwegian shipping
November 28, 2024 Read Full Article
HH the Deputy Amir Lays the Foundation Stone for the Blue Ammonia Plant in Mesaieed Industrial City
(Qatar Energy) Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Amir, laid the foundation stone of the blue ammonia plant
November 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Progress in Maritime Decarbonization: Updated Fuel Pathway Maturity Map Highlights Key Advancements
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is unveiling an updated version of its Fuel Pathway Maturity Map, providing the shipping and financial sectors with a comprehensive overview of the advancements
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Praj Industries Eyes Growth in Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Biopolymers and Energy Transition
(The Hindu Business Line) ... Praj Industries is setting its sights on opportunities across sectors like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), biopolymers, and energy transition and climate action (ETCA), with ambitious plans to triple its revenues by 2030. At a press conference, Dr
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Teaming Partner List for Upcoming Funding Opportunity
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is considering issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the development of new technologies to recover high energy-value materials from wastewater. These new technologies
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Due Diligence Wolf Paul Bryan provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Interview: Star Bulk Will Use Biofuels to Comply with FuelEU Maritime Rules
by Max Lin (S&P Global) Large bulker operator to introduce bioblends to bunker mix from 2025; Company size allows Star Bulk to use EU's pooling mechanism: exec; Regulatory clarity needed for methanol, LNG and ammonia investments -- Star Bulk -- one of the largest
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
From a Cold Start to a US$180 Billion Market by 2035 – Green Hydrogen is Set to Displace, Outpace, and Outgrow Polluting Alternatives
(ABI Research/North American Clean Energy) Green Hydrogen (H2) is the cleanest form of hydrogen production. It’s produced by renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions. Though only 0.2% of hydrogen is produced today, green H2 will account for 27% of total hydrogen
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Stakeholders Across Maritime Value Chain Align to Accelerate Adoption of Zero-Emission Fuels by 2030 for a Sustainable Shipping Future
(RMI) Global industry leaders build on momentum from previous COPs to strengthen targets and commit to increasing the uptake of zero or near-zero GHG emission shipping fuels to at least 5%, striving for 10%, by 2030. -- More than 50 leaders across
November 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Emvolon Reaches Commercial and Technical Milestones to Help Hard-to-Abate Industries Power the Global Economy While Eliminating Emissions
(Emvolon/Business Wire) The company has secured partnerships with major biogas suppliers, green methanol product offtakers, equipment and technology corporations, and a licensing agreement with MIT. -- Emvolon, an MIT spun-off technology company that converts greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals,
November 13, 2024 Read Full Article
New FuelEU Maritime Module Added to Fuelink Platform to Support Compliance
(Baseblue) AI-powered simulations improve decision-making, increase efficiency, and reduce costs -- Fuelink, a maritime technology provider, has added a new module to its digital platform, supporting FuelEU maritime compliance. The Fuelink platform, which provides a one-stop shop for bunker data management and fuel
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
SINTEF Ocean and GCMD Partnerships Strengthen Global Collaboration for Maritime Decarbonisation
(Global Center for Marine Decarbonization) Reducing energy consumption and replacing fossil with renewable fuels within the maritime sector is a large and global challenge. Governments, industries and research organisations globally have been actively exploring green solutions. In order to further accelerate
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
News about Flex Fuel/Dual-Fuel Ships
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. In addition, dual-fuel ships are designed with the future in mind. In this article, we gather articles about these ship designs and
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
LR and Hyundai Heavy Industries Announce Approval in Principle for New Ammonia Dual-Fuel Container Ship
(Lloyd's Register) The unique twin skeg design offers future fuel flexibility. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed an approval in principle (AiP) for a 15,300 TEU Class ammonia powered dual-fuel container ship, as part of a joint development
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Fuella Reveals Second Green Ammonia Project in Brazil
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Norwegian green hydrogen and ammonia company Fuella has signed an agreement with the Port of Pecém to develop a large-scale green ammonia project in Pecém, in the State of Ceará, in Brazil. -- Under the agreement signed
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa Changes Name, Rebrands as ‘Moeve’
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa announced Oct. 30 its name change to Moeve, marking what the company called a historic milestone in its transformation. This change, according to the company, positions Moeve as a leader in the European energy transition
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Rely Awarded a Contract by AM Green to Engineer and Deliver India’s Largest* Green Ammonia Complex in Kakinada, India
(Rely) Rely has been awarded an EPsCm contract by AM Green India Pvt Ltd. for its 2 x 1500 tons per day (TPD) Green Ammonia Complex at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. The project, which reached FID in August 2024, includes 2
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Go Energy Group Plans to Install 170 MW of Green Hydrogen and Ammonia in Spain
by Pilar Sánchez Molina (PV Magazine) The company said in a statement that it was “firm in its commitment to the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley and will continue to invest to create value and employment in the municipalities of San Juan del Puerto
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
OCP Group and ENGIE Sign a Partnership to Accelerate the Energy Transition of OCP Group’s Ecosystem
(ENGIE) OCP Group and ENGIE have signed a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating OCP Group's energy transition and contributing actively to Morocco's energy transformation. This Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) is a major step torwards launching several ambitious projects in renewable energy,
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Which Shipowners Are Choosing Ammonia?
(Marine Link) The shipping industry is looking into ammonia as an alternative fuel for powering ships, amid other ongoing plans to cut carbon emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050. Here is a list of companies with ammonia-fuelled ship projects: NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (NYK) ... MITSUI
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Singapore Offers Big Incentives for Cleaner Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is updating its Green Ship Program, offering incentives for Singapore-registered vessels using low- and zero-emission fuel technologies, starting January 1, 2025. Ships that adopt zero-emission engines, like
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
CCS Greenlights New Ammonia and Methanol-Fueled Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, China Classification Society awarded Approval in Principle certificates for two innovative dual-fuel vessels—the Honghu ammonia-fueled container ship and the Haijing methanol-fueled bulk carrier—developed by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company in Shanghai. These ship types
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
WinGD Introduces LPG ‘Pre-Fit’ Option for Operators Aiming for Ammonia Trade
(WinGD) Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The ‘pre-fit’ solution will be of particular interest to vessels under construction for the anticipated
October 28, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Develops Ammonia Dual-Fuel Engine and Receives Approval from 7 Major Classification Societies
(HD Hyundai Heavy Industries) ▶ The world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine (model name: H22CDF-LA) ▶ Certification obtained from seven major classification societies including KR, ABS, BV, DNV, NK, LR, and RINA ▶ “We will continue to lead the ammonia-fueled shipbuilding market and drive
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Fertiglobe Becomes ADNOC’s Platform for Low-Carbon Ammonia Growth Globally
(ADNOC) ADNOC completes acquisition of majority stake in Fertiglobe, increasing its shareholding to 86.2%; Completion marks another milestone in ADNOC’s chemicals growth strategy, the expansion of its low-carbon fuels business, and its plans to become a top five global chemicals player;
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Masdar Allies with Norwegian Companies on Renewables and Green Hydrogen
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has signed agreements with Norwegian companies to explore clean energy opportunities with green hydrogen in focus. -- Specifically, the UAE company inked a strategic framework agreement with Equinor to enhance collaboration
October 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Plug and Allied Green Execute Binding Framework Agreement for 3 GW Electrolyzer Capacity
(Plug Power) This follows recent completion of MOU and BEDP contracts; Both parties are collaborating to finalize purchase agreement in coming months -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, has signed
October 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Head of International Shipping Regulator Says Industry Must Do More to Cut Carbon Pollution
by Peter Prengaman (Associated Press) For years, the international shipping industry has been criticized for making little progress in reducing the carbon-belching pollution released from the fuels that vessels use in moving most of the cargo that people use every day,
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Asian Countries Agree to Establish Sustainable Fuel Supply Chain with a Focus on Biofuels
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Agreement between Indonesian and Japanese companies for SAF derived from coconut oil; Toyota Tsusho and Pertamina to develop biofuels and green hydrogen -- Japan, Australia, and nine Southeast Asian countries have agreed to establish an extensive Asian supply
October 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Tunisia Unveils Ambitious Strategy To Become A Global Leader In Green Hydrogen Production
by Pooja Chandak (Solar Quarter) Tunisia has unveiled an ambitious national strategy aimed at transforming the country into a global leader in green hydrogen production. The North African nation, blessed with abundant solar and wind resources, is poised to leverage these
October 04, 2024 Read Full Article
ABS Approves Ammonia Fuel Supply System for Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases
(Nikkiso) ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) for a new ammonia fuel supply system (FSS) from Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, part of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.’s Industrial Division. The ammonia fuel supply system features high efficiency pumps and an
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Yara Drives Hydrogen Economy with New Ammonia Import Terminal
(Yara) Today, Yara International officially opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany. Brunsbüttel is located on the North Sea and Kiel Canal, making it an ideal hub for enabling the hydrogen economy in Germany. With the new terminal, Yara
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Argus Clean Ammonia India, Middle East & Africa Conference --- February 3-5, 2025 --- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Connecting industry leaders in India, Middle East and Africa to global clean ammonia markets -- Unrivalled networking | Regional highlights | End-user perspectives | Hydrogen focus day ---- Join the expanded Argus Clean Ammonia India, Middle East & Africa Conference returning to
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Inviting Industry Leaders to Shape the Future for Sustainable Shipping Practices Asyad Group, OQ Alternative Energy, and Sumitomo Corporation ME Chart Ambitious Course to Establish Oman as a Global Low-Carbon Fuel Bunkering Hub
(Asyad Group) Asyad Group, in collaboration with OQ Alternative Energy and Sumitomo Corporation Middle East FZE, announced a joint study agreement to explore the potential of establishing Oman as a global leader in low-carbon fuels for bunkering. This visionary initiative represents
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Receives ABS AiP for Autonomous Tech for Ammonia-Fueled Ships
(Maritime Executive) South Korea’s shipbuilder HD Hyundai is proposing a novel approach to handle the management and operation of ammonia-fueled ships. The shipbuilding working with ABS is advancing the use of autonomous technology and artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Amogy Sails World’s First Carbon-Free Ammonia Powered Maritime Vessel
(Amogy) Successful Demonstration of Amogy’s Proprietary Ammonia Cracking Technology Achieves a Monumental Step Towards Decarbonizing the Maritime Industry and Propels Company Towards Commercialization -- Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, today announced that the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Methanol a Versatile Chemical and Fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The most recent Digest webinar looked into the promise and progress with renewable methanol as a chemical intermediate and as a renewable fuel. Muhammed Islam of S&B Engineers and Constructors took us through this presentation, which
September 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Deutsche ReGas Completes FEED for Lubmin Hydrogen Hub
(Riviera News) German LNG terminal operator Deutsche ReGas has completed the front-end engineering and design phase for its planned hydrogen hub in Lubmin -- This project, known as H2-Hub Lubmin, started in September 2023. Deutsche ReGas has signed an agreement in principle
September 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Us First Approval in Principle for Ammonia Bunkering Vessel - Targeting Commercial Operations by 2030 to Decarbonize the Maritime Industry -
(Sumitomo Corporation) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Fleet Management Limited, Sumitomo Corporation and TOTE Services (collectively the “Parties”) announced today the United States’ First Approval in Principle ("AiP") for the initial design of ammonia bunkering articulated tug-barge (*1) ／AB-ATB) from ABS.
September 22, 2024 Read Full Article
MOL, GCMD and Yara Clean Ammonia Succeeds Ammonia STS (Ship-To-Ship) Trial in Australia Port - Contribution for the Ammonia Bunkering Infrastructure Installation -
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) has joined the Ammonia STS trial which was led and successfully completed by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD). -- In the absence of ammonia
September 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Offers Best Decarbonisation Bang for the Buck - ABS
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Biodiesel has the lowest cost per tonne of well-to-wake GHG emissions savings among alternative fuels today and across two of three future scenarios, according to an ABS report. -- Under a new ABS index, biodiesel showed up to 24 times
September 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Thermax Partners with Ceres for Green Hydrogen Production with Large-Scale Solid Oxide Electrolysis (SOEC) Manufacturing in India
(Ceres) Thermax, a leading energy and environment solutions provider and a trusted partner in energy transition, has announced a strategic collaboration with Ceres Power Holdings plc (CWR.L), a leading developer of clean energy technology. The two companies have entered a non-exclusive,
September 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Ohmium to Collaborate with Ten08 Energy for 500MW Clean Ammonia Project
(Ohmium) Ohmium PEM Electrolyzers will generate Green Hydrogen for Ten08 Energy's pioneering 500MW Clean Ammonia Project in Texas.—Ohmium International (“Ohmium”), a leading green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures and deploys advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM)electrolyzers, has announced a strategic partnership with Ten08
September 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Gensol Engineering to Set up India’s First Green Hydrogen Valley Project
(Money Control) The project will set up green hydrogen plant on Build Own and Operate (BOO) basis, supplying to specialty chemical sector for 20 years. Both Gensol and Matrix have common promoters, and they will collaborate in the Green Hydrogen and derivates
September 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Norwegian Prime Minister Attends Naming Ceremony of World’s Largest and Most Environmentally Friendly Car Carrier
(Höegh Autoliners) Höegh Autoliners’ second Aurora Class vessel, the Höegh Borealis, was delivered today at a grand naming ceremony in China. The groundbreaking new build program from Höegh Autoliners is a remarkable example of global collaboration and a testament to what
September 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Hintco and Fertiglobe Sign Landmark Renewable Ammonia Supply Contract
(Hintco) Hintco GmbH announces that it has formally signed a contract with Fertiglobe, the successful bidder in the first H2Global pilot auction for renewable ammonia. This landmark agreement marks a significant advancement in Europe’s renewable energy future, setting a precedent for
September 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Training: Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Technologies --- various dates --- various locations and ONLINE
(Lloyd's Register) Course summary: The IMO Decarbonisation program focusing on Zero Emissions as well as the European Green Deal have many options. Making a sustainable choice is dependent on many factors in novel technologies without the advantage of previous experience and /
September 04, 2024 Read Full Article
World's First Ammonia-Fuelled PSV Ship to Operate in 2026, says Wartsila
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Finland-based engine manufacturer Wartsila (WRT1V.HE) has signed a contract with Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik to make one of its platform supply vessels (PSV) capable of running on ammonia fuel, the company said in a statement on Monday. The Viking Energy will
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Singapore: GCMD Gublishes guidebook on Ammonia Bunkering Operations
(Manifold Times) Guidebook provides a competency framework aimed to provide maritime stakeholders with a better understanding of the requirements for personnel handling ammonia as a marine fuel. -- The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) on Wednesday (21 August) introduced its latest
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
World's First Machine Room Safety Accreditation for Ammonia Fueled Ammonia Gas Carrier to Be Granted by ClassNK
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) The world’s first accreditation* for “Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia” (MRS) will be granted by ClassNK for the ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) currently being developed by a consortium that includes Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Green Hydrogen Plant Launches Mass Recruitment Drive
by Jennifer Bell (Al Arabiya English) NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) has initiated a major recruitment campaign for its world-leading green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city NEOM, as the project moves closer to its operational phase. The $8.4 billion facility, set
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydrogen: The Multifunction Tool of Net-Zero Energy Systems
Derek Wissmiller (Catalyst by GTI Energy/Medium) Hydrogen has the intrinsic qualities of a fuel. It’s storable and transportable. It can generate high-temperature heat or serve as a chemical feedstock. But hydrogen is no ordinary fuel. It is distinct in that it does not contain
August 18, 2024 Read Full Article
New Collaboration to Transform Risavika into a Hub for Green Ammonia
(Iverson) During Arendalsuka, Iverson eFuels signed a partnership agreement with Stavangerregionen Havn (Port of Stavanger), ASCO Norge, and St1 to make green ammonia available in the Stavanger region. This partnership will help reduce emissions in the shipping industry. "Green ammonia has the
August 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Be8 Begins Construction of New Ethanol Plant in Rio Grande do Sul
by Gabriela Ruddy (EPBR (Google Translation)) The plant will start operations in 2026 and will be flexible for the production of anhydrous or hydrated ethanol -- Be8 began, this Wednesday (14/8), the construction of an ethanol plant from cereals in Passo Fundo (RS). With a production capacity
August 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Norwegian Company Reserves Spot at New Hydrogen Hub at Porto do Açu
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Porto do Açu, a subsidiary of economic group Prumo Logística, and Norwegian developer of green hydrogen and ammonia plants Fuella have signed the first area reservation contract for the newly licensed low-carbon hydrogen hub at the
August 16, 2024 Read Full Article
DENSO and JERA to Jointly Develop High-Efficiency Hydrogen Generation Technology that Combines SOEC with Waste Heat Utilization and to Conduct Joint Demonstration Testing at a JERA Thermal Power Station
(DENSO/JCN Newswire) DENSO Corporation (“DENSO”), and JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”) announce that they will jointly develop high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology that combines SOEC(1) with waste heat utilization and conduct joint demonstration testing at a JERA thermal power station. DENSO for years has
August 13, 2024 Read Full Article
The Bioeconomy Risk Indexes Launched by The Daily Digest and Digest Data
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, Digest Data launched the BRISKIs, the Bioeconomy Risk Indexes, tracking risk for 30 bioeconomy fuels and chemical molecules, and 60 feedstocks. They are free, and here. The purpose The BRISKIs offer insight for decision makers, at a time
August 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Navigator Gas and Attis Clean Energy Invest In Ten08 Energy To Produce Clean Ammonia on the US Gulf Coast for Export
(Navigator Gas) Navigator Holdings Ltd. (“Navigator” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, is pleased to announce a co-investment alongside lead investor Attis Clean Energy (“Attis”) in the clean
August 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Alexandre Silveira Says that the Low Carbon Hydrogen Bill Opens a New Idustry for Brazil
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy (Google translation)) The project was sanctioned this Friday (2/8) by President Lula, in Ceará, and will provide regulatory security and credibility to Brazil in the global hydrogen market. -- ill No. 2308/2023, which creates the legal
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Japan Is Clear that Hydrogen Is Not the Future: New Fuel and Engine Generation Unveiled to the World
by Edwin O. (EcoNews/ECOticias) ... Toyota, in collaboration with China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), has unveiled a groundbreaking alternative: the engine plausibly runs on ammonia using an internal combustion engine. ... Ammonia Engine Unveiled: Cleaner Combustion Process for a Greener Future The proposed prototype
August 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Yanmar & Amogy to Explore Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Integration for Decarbonized Marine Power
(OEM Off Highway) The partnership will focus on combining Amogy’s technology with Yanmar’s hydrogen internal combustion engine to provide low-cost hydrogen fuel. They will also explore the potential for collaboration in developing maritime hydrogen fuel cell systems. -- Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. and
August 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Ethanol-to-Jet Aspirations
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Shreya Jetty, product manager for the company’s ethanol venture ... is heading up Avina’s effort to build an SAF production plant in Illinois by 2027. Announced in April, the proposed facility would be engineered to
August 01, 2024 Read Full Article
JSW Infrastructure Envisions Green Hydrogen, Ammonia Plants for Future Port Growth
(Manurfacturing Today) ... JSW Infrastructure Ltd is considering the establishment of green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities at the ports to venture into the new and growing green energy market. Joint Managing Director Arun Maheshwari stressed that the company is looking
July 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Infographic: The Future of Low-Carbon Hydrogen Trade Flows
by James Burgess, Santiago Canel Soria, Ruchira Singh, and Daniel Weeks (S&P Global) An emerging global market for low-carbon hydrogen and derivatives like ammonia, underpinned by early supply contracts and trial shipments, indicates potential future trade flows. Production is concentrated in
July 25, 2024 Read Full Article
ABS Releases 'Industry-First' Ammonia Bunkering Guidance
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Marine News) ABS has published a new advisory covering technical and operational challenges in ammonia bunkering from the perspective of both the source and receiving vessel. -- Ammonia is among the maritime industry's future fuel contenders due to
July 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Energy and Commodity Podcasts -- Fertilizer Matters: EP16- Ammonia – New Capacity, Price Outlook, Trade Flows
(Argus Media) Hear Argus’ analysis of key factors driving global ammonia market sentiment, with a particular focus on significant new capacity additions and its potential impact on prices and trade routes. Join Ruth Sharpe, Editor, Argus Ammonia and Sophie Mason, Manager, Urea and
July 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Study Finds Health Risks in Switching Ships from Diesel to Ammonia Fuel
by Adam Zewe (MIT News) Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, its impact on air quality could significantly impact human health. -- One potential solution is switching the global fleet from fossil fuels to sustainable
July 18, 2024 Read Full Article
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